Skills for Tapers
The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for tapers, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.
What to lead with
Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Active Listening, Speaking, Monitoring as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.
Top skills (ranked by importance)
O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).
- 1.Active Listening2.88
- 2.Speaking2.88
- 3.Monitoring2.88
- 4.Critical Thinking2.62
- 5.Reading Comprehension2.25
- 6.Active Learning2.25
- 7.Learning Strategies2.12
- 8.Writing2
- 9.Mathematics1.62
- 10.Science1.12
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Knowledge areas
- Building and Construction
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mechanical
- Administration and Management
- Mathematics
- Public Safety and Security
Core work activities
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Getting Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
In-demand tools & technology
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Applied Computer Systems JOBPOWER
- Construction Software Center EasyEst
- DevWave Estimate Works
- Microsoft Dynamics
- On Center Quick Bid
- Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
- Microsoft Office software